Press releases

At CES for the fifth consecutive year, in 2018 Valeo is unveiling its latest innovations, which are at the epicenter of the three revolutions shaping today’s automotive industry: electrification, autonomous vehicles and digital mobility.

Valeo confirms the creation of Valeo-Kapec, the world leader in torque converters

A new Valeo Innovation Challenge to help students create a start-up

Paris, November 16, 2017 – Now in its fifth year, the Valeo Innovation Challenge has been revamped to give students worldwide the opportunity to create a start-up to actually develop the innovation that their team pitches during the contest.

2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Valeo at the heart of the three automotive revolutions

Valeo will be presenting its latest innovations at the 67th IAA in Frankfurt show. These innovations are all at the heart of the three automotive industry revolutions: vehicle electrification, automated cars and new forms of mobility driven by digital technology.

Valeo appoints Ali Ordoobadi new President of Valeo Japan

Tokyo, May 23, 2017 – Valeo Japan announced Ali Ordoobadi is appointed as President and Representative Director of Valeo Japan Co., Ltd. Ordoobadi is to assume this new assignment effective June 30th 2017. He replaces Ryuji Saito who will retire and has held this position since 2012. Ordoobadi, currently President and Representative Director of Ichikoh Industries, will become Chairman, CEO and Representative Director of Ichikoh effective on June 28th. By heading both Valeo Japan and Ichikoh Industries, Ordoobadi will lead Valeo in Japan as one team.

Tokyo, May 18, 2017 – Valeo showcases its latest innovations which contribute the CO2 emission reduction and the intuitive driving at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2017, held between May 24 and 26 in Pacifico Yokohama.

Valeo is an automotive supplier, partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to CO2 emissions reduction and improved vehicle performance, as well as to the development of intuitive driving. In 2016, the Group generated sales of €16.5 billion and invested over 11% of its original equipment sales in research and development. Valeo has 155 plants, 20 research centers, 38 development centers and 15 distribution platforms, and employs 91,800 people in 32 countries worldwide. Valeo is listed on Euronext Paris and is a member of the CAC 40 index.